In his three State Championship games, Gray rushed for 252 yards and four touchdowns in 2019, 323 yards and eight touchdowns in 2010, and 241 yards and a touchdown in 2011. The wholesale publishing of any copyrightedmaterial is prohibited without written permission., Updated records through the 2022 football. QB for No. All shows; TXHSFB Coaches Show; School Shows; Hall of Fame Show; Lone Star College Football; Sideline 2 Sideline; Texas High School Football Insider; Top Texas Prospects Show; Regional Shows. We have the most extensive database of records surrounding Texas high school football and eventually all of our data will be online here for all to see. that should be included, email info@lonestargridiron.com. He won the district championship three times in the 100-meter dash. 4 Attempts) (Since 2010). Loading. That state rushing record was broken Saturday, as in last Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. If you have additions, changes, etc. Enterprise vs Cushing, 2022, 48 -- Jaylon Burton, Denton Braswell vs Little Elm, 2021, 48 -- Isaiah Evans, Carrollton Creekview vs FW Wyatt, 2021, 48 -- Garrett Fletcher, Prairiland vs. Whitewright, 2017, 47 -- Aaron Dumas, EP Americas vs. Frenship, 2019, 47 -- Xavier Scott, Denton vs. Wichita Falls, 2015, 46 Hasan Ali, SA OConnor vs. SA Holmes, 2010, 46 Justin Sturns, Rusk vs. Chapel Hill, 2005, 45 -- Coco Brown, Denton vs Lake Dallas, 2011, 45 -- Elijah Uribe, EP Eastlake vs EP Eastwood, 2021, 45 -- Brajoen Tidwell, Farmersville vs Community, 2021, 45 -- Carson Zahn, Houston Memorial vs Cypress Creek, 2020, 45 -- Colby Sampson, Alvarado vs. Paris, 2019, 44 -- Kaegan Ash, Mt. Moore picked up one at Celina in 1974, a pair with Pilot Point (1980, 1981), three more with Celina in the 1990s and another pair with the Bobcats in 2000, 2001. When the games matter the most, in state title games, Gray was at his best. 1. Matt Gadek One of the greatest performances in Texas high school history. Here are the state's top 10 rushing performances of all time. Gray was also a Track and Field standout. With a 31-yard run on the second-to-last play, Gadek broke the record of 587 yards rushing by Somerville's Daryl Ellis in 1998, according to Texas Football magazine. The Real Leading Rusher. Moore - 426 Gordon Wood - 394 All-Time Highest Attendance FREE UIL State Championship And Playoffs Past Champions (by year) FREE We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. Stats. Central . Learn who the legendary high school backs were. ***Jewel Wallace is the only UIL coach to win state championships in basketball and football. Career Passes Completed . Tennessee Titans star Derrick Henry led the nation with 4,261 yards while at Florida's Yulee High School in 2012. He was invited to the New York Giants training camp but did not make the roster. Daryl Ellis MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Derrick Henry breaks high school football rushing record, Presbyterian Christian (Hattiesburg, Miss. He ran a career-best 10.58 seconds in the 100-meter dash. Seven days. Frisco Lone Star's Ashton Jeanty (2) runs for a long touchdown in the first half of a high school football game between Frisco Reedy and Frisco Lone Star, Friday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. Moore, Jr. and Tim Buchanan each copped state football trophiesin four separatedecades. Gadek now plays football at the University of Northern Colorado. RUSHING YARDS (GAME) (300+Rushing) 481 -- Dawson Pendergrass, Mineola vs Rains 444 -- Micah Simpson, Greenville vs Frisco Liberty 429 -- Bryan Chavez, Brownsville Memorial vs Victoria West 426 -- Kiefer Sibley, Waco Connally vs Salado ------------------------------------o------------------------------------, We are especially pleased to makeavailable the, season-by-season records of each U.I.L. Rushing Passing Receiving Scoring Defense/Special Teams Six-Man Coaching Playoffs Wins State Championships. Record's rushing stats exploded from his sophomore to junior season going from 191 yards and four touchdowns to 1,159 yards and 18 touchdowns. Single Game Passes Completed Record: 50 completions. On the list of all-time leading high school rushing leaders from each state, it shouldn't be too much of a surprise that the oldest name on the list belongs to one of the most revered record holders in high school football Ken Hall of Sugarland, Texas. Though Gray had a disappointing college career and did not make it in the NFL, he is easily in the discussion for the greatest Texas high school running back ever. ), First published on October 20, 2017 / 6:03 AM. ). Single Game Yardage . Use the dropdowns and search engine to filter records. His Texas record still stands 66 years later. He has a 28-0 record as a starter, dating . El Campo running back Rueben Owens is one of the most highly sought-after prospects in the Class of 2023, and the numbers can tell you why: not only is he the state's leading returning rusher, but he was the state's overall leading runner in 2021. Sharp-eyed readers who see an error or a missing record can contact Texas Football managing editor Greg Tepper. We asked our fans to vote for the 3A Players of the Year for Texas HS Football Podcast: Championship Series. Photo via John Glaser, TexasHSFootball.com. The national record is 754 yards by John Giannantonio of Netcong, New Jersey, in 1950, according to the National Federation of High Schools. And, names like Cedric Benson, Jaquizz Rodgers, Wes Danaher, and Billy Simms. Only one other running back has over 10,000 career high school rushing yards, Traylon Shead. -----------------------------------o-------------------------------------. He would tell me stories of past Mart games and I remember asking him if he had a list of schedules from the past. Only one other running back has over 10,000 career high school rushing yards, Traylon Shead. Id like to provide you with a little history as to when my passion for the research and the history of high school football began. not sure if you know but Joe Lee Smith asked me to continue his great work on his site. , 2020, 40 -- Kenzo Viteri, Klein vs Cypress Creek, 2020, 40 -- Joseph Plunk, Amarillo Tascosa vs. Frenship, 2019, 40 Darrell Harris, Waco vs. Waco University, 2011, 40 Taurean Henderson, Gatesville vs. Lorena, 2000, 40 -- Mark Howell, Deer Park vs. Pasadena, 1977, 40 -- Jimmy Bagby, Conroe vs. Nederland, 1963. 1988 RUSHING YARDS (Season) 5A 2,135 Xxx-23 Chris Comer (JR.), Odessa Permian 2.121 251-27 Rodrick Walker, Irving Nimitz texashighschoolfootballhistory Rushing Attempts CAREER ATTEMPTS Bold = classification state record ---current through 2022 1,225 - JOHNATHAN GRAY, Aledo (5A), 2008-11 1,134 - JACQUIZZ RODGERS, Rosenberg Lamar, 2004-07 1,131 - ROBERT STRAIT, Cuero (4A), 1985-88 1,128 - BILLY SIMS, Hooks, 1972-74 1,065 -- ENO BENJAMIN, Wylie East, 2013-16 2005-2023 CBS Interactive. 3,888, behind Ken Hall and Trey Williams. We all know that Texas high school football is the gold standard for not only high school football, but ALL sports. 0:33. When you think of the greatest runnings backs to play high school football in Texas, you likely first think of the NFL greats: Earl Campbell, Eric Dickerson, LaDainian Tomlinson, Adrian Peterson, and Thurman Thomas. Gray decided to stay in-state and play for the Texas Longhorns. On November 16, 2012 the record books for career rushing yards were changed forever in high school . 0:06. Career Rushing Yards. Ken Hall's career rushing yardage record of 11,232 yards, set in 1953, lasted 60 years before Taylor broke it and extended it to 12,063 yards. 11,232 for Sugarland from 1950-53. ( Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. McKinney's quarterback took a knee on the final play. August 18. Team. Subscribe Now search. CONTACT US: Records of public schools and individuals compiled by historian Joe Lee Smith, Entire website copyright, C 2012, TexasHighSchoolFootballHistory.com. Hall's high school record of 38 100-yard rushing performances was tied in 1966 and eventually broken by Emmitt Smith, who turned into a pro football Hall of Famer with the Dallas Cowboys.. That's exactly what happened on Thursday night to McKinney High School running back Matt Gadek, who set the state single-game rushing record with 599 yards in a 63-50 victory against Plano East . From that point on, I was hooked and tried to find as much history as I could any free moment that I had. MCKINNEY (AP) McKinney High School running back Matt Gadek set the Texas single-game rushing record with 592 yards in a 63-50 victory against Plano East . Texas High School Football Record Book Dave Campbell's Texas Football maintains the state's most widely respected and cited Texas high school football record book. 2017 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Gray holds the record for most games in a season with 100+ yards, with 16 in both 2009 and 2011. Updated records through the 2022 football season are and volumes of new material have been added for your viewing. from Cayuga. How long did it take for Henry to break Taylor's record? Longest Rushing Touchdown: Josh Colunga: Garden City: Strawn: Individual: 1994-1995: 77: *Week 16 Semifinal Round, 12 -- Jace Wilson, Bishop vs Tomball Christian, (Individual player totals - rush, rec, return, int, fumble), 4 -- Caleb Sempebwa, McKinney Boyd vs Denton Braswell. Billy Sims, Hooks: Sims carried the ball a lot at Hooks HS; 441 carries in 1973, 1128 carries in his prep. Texas High School Football History . Danaher gained 8855 rushing yards in his Texas high school football career. Though other teams showed some interest, Gray never played professional football. Team All-American by Parade, Sports Illustrated, and USA Today. Copyright 2003-2018 Lone Star Gridiron - The AUTHORITY on Texas high school football , Texas High School Football History and Records. ***The only families to collect state football titles are Chuck York (Brady, 1959); sons, Toby(Cameron, 1981) and Todd (Corrigan-Camden, 2002); and, Jimmie Keeling (Lubbock Estacado, 1968), and, son Dale (Everman, 2001and 2002). Gadek, a senior who has 4,371 career yards, tied Hickson's single-game school record with six touchdowns rushing. 4 Attempts) (Since 2011), Highest Punting Average (Min. Single Game Touchdowns . All rights reserved. He totaled 10,881 yards and 205 touchdowns while leading the Bearcats to 3 straight 4A D2 UIL State Championships. Or, you might think of some older legends like Ken Hall and Doak Walker. Sharp-eyed readers who see an error or a missing record can contact Texas Football managing editor Greg Tepper. 2005-2023 CBS Interactive. The effort gave Henry 12,124 career yards and the all-time national career rushing record. To navigate this site at this time, you will need to hit the backward key to return to this page and then clickon the next image you want to view. In 1986, my 8th grade year, I would visit our local newspaper editor, John Sellman, every day that I had free. Rushing; Receiving; Scoring; Kicking; All-Time Records (Team) Attendance; Championships; Scoring; Wins; Cool Name Games; Teams; Videos; Audio. All material within this site is protected and all rights are reserved. Search. Jayleen Record, Madison. This includes many schools now playing in the 6-Man League who formerly participated at the 11-man level. But, one name comes up the most often when we ask, who is the best running back youve seen play Texas high school football?. Unfortunately, he told me they were destroyed when the high school gym burned down and the only schedules that were available were from 1956 to present. 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Years . There is no other sport in no other state that can compare to the history, the rabid fan base and unbridled action that is Texas High School Football! Record Record Type Student Name School Opponent Individual/Team; None: Highest Punting Average (Min. Miller vs. Austin LBJ, 2020, 49 -- Christian Lujan, Robinson vs Taylor, 2022, 49 -- Tate Maruska, Stephenville vs Everman, 2022, 49 -- Ollie Gordon, Euless Trinity vs Allen, 2020, 49 -- Deion Williams, Katy Morton Ranch vs. Katy Taylor, 2012, 48 -- Kaegan Ash, Mt. Sharp-eyed readers who see an error or a missing recordcan contact Texas Football managing editor Greg Tepper. He also has the top two spots for most rushing touchdowns in a season, with 65 in 2011 and 59 in 2010. He's also still No. , 2020, 40 -- Israel Morgan, Round Rock vs Austin Vandegrift 11-man football schools. Yes, Gray too. 2021 TEAM RECORDS . National Rushing Leaders Since 1946 2019 Jalen White, Daleville (Ala.), 3,519 2018 Christian Hunter, Kaiser (Fontana, Calif.), 3,839 2017 Elijah Davis, Heritage (Lynchburg, Va.), 3,603 2016 Eric Melesio, Norte Vista (Riverside, Calif.), 4,459 2015 DeShawn Smith, Nature Coast Tech (Brooksville, Fla.), 3,715 Career Yardage . McKinney running back Gadek rushed for 599 yards against Plano East High School in 2017. 1 Westlake has a 28-0 record as a starter entering Saturday's state semifinal against Katy . He had a productive college career, totaling 2,610 yards and 18 total touchdowns in his four years. The newest name on the list? It's the first time that a player returns to Texas high school football after leading the state in rushing since 2018 when Wichita Falls Hirschi's . Defense/Special Teams Career Rushing Yards Yards Name Team Years 11,232 Dave CampbellsTexas Football maintains the states most widely respected and cited Texas high school football record book. Dave Campbell's Texas Football maintains the state's most widely respected and cited Texas high school football record book. If you have a player that topped the totals listed below, would you please shoot me an email with his game high totals so I can give him credit. All you did for this list apparently is run a google search and pull the names of the easy ones, the ones who went on to have illustrious NFL careers, not necessarily the best HS backs. All rights reserved. The most coveted record, perhaps in all of high school sports, is his career rushing total of 11,232 yards, which he accumulated from 1950-53. Wood won two at Stamford in the 1950s, four in the 1960s, two in the 1970s, and a 1981 title ---all at Brownwood. National Records Hall rushed for 11,232 yards in high school, and that is with just 569 as a freshman. All Rights Reserved. . Season Touchdowns . ***Gordon Wood, G.A. Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account. 11-man head, football coach. This is the first timefor. View Comments. 2005-2023 CBS Interactive. Please enter valid email address to continue. Ken Hall of Sugar Land (Texas) was the all-time national high school rushing king for nearly 60 years, so it shouldn't be a surprise he's the lone player to appear three times on our look back at national rushing leaders for every year going all the way back to 1946. Texas High School Football Records All-Time Records (Individual) All-Time Records (Team) School Team Histories All-Time Coaching Wins Leaders (see entire list of Top 450+) Top 3 Phil Danaher - 445 G.A. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, Little Rock Christian Academy (Little Rock), Top 50 greatest high school all-around athletes of all-time, Top 50 winningest high school football programs of all-time, Winningest active high school football coach in each state, Best high school sports towns in each state, Most high school football state championships in each state, Best high school baseball team in each state, 10 more high school football stadiums to see before you die. State Championship Football Records. To navigate this site at this time, you will need to hit the backward key to return to this page and then clickon the next image you want to view. Seek first to understand. Austin American-Statesman. 2. I spent months reading and collecting every score I could find from the old newspapers. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. No Robert Strait or Malcolm Brown on your list? Buchanan picked up his first in 1998, his second in 2009, four in the 2010s and two in the 2020s. information to become public in this format. 1 in points per game, 32.9 in 1953, and yards per attempt in a single game, 47.3 in 1953 (11 rushes for 520 yards). Highest Punting Average (Min. Hall set the Texas and national career rushing record with 11,232 yards in 1953. When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. and added 362 yards and 11 touchdowns rushing. This page displays the top ten records for each record type. His El Paso High team nabbed the 1941 cage title and he captured grid crowns at San Angelo (1943) and SA Jefferson (1949, Big City Conference). Texas high school football stats: Austin-area top passers, rushers, receivers, tacklers. Season Yardage . Hall put up 11,232 for Sugarland from 1950-53. Gray is second all-time in rushing yards in Texas high school football history to Ken Hall. Name. can contact Texas Football managing editor Greg Tepper. Passing. Gray was the National Gatorade Player of the Year in 2011; hewas also named 1st Team All-American by Parade, Sports Illustrated, and USA Today. Gray holds the record for most rushing touchdowns in high school football history (nationally, not just high school) with 205, 1 better than Mike Hart. Here are the Austin-area high school football state . Johnathan Gray, a 510 195lb running back shared carries his first year for the Aledo Bearcats and was the lead back for three years his Sophomore through Junior season in which Aledo had a 56-4 record. Do more research. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. The biggest addition as of June 26, 2017 is season-by-season records of thousands of U.I.L. Cron collected hisprizes with Bartlett (1992, 1A), Mart (1999, 2A) and Commerce(2001, 3A).. Gray holds the record for most games in a season with 100+ yards, with 16 in both 2009 and 2011. So, once again I can't tell you how much of an honor it is for me to be able to continue what Joe Lee Smith has worked so hard to build through the years. Ever heard of those names? Gray holds the record for most rushing touchdowns in high school football history (nationally, not just high school) with 205, 1 better than Mike Hart. He also has the third-most. from Cayuga. I saw many of them. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 1. He also has the third-most rushing yards in a single Texas high school football season with 3,888, behind Ken Hall and Trey Williams. Texas High School Football Records Passing Career Yards: 16,108, Grant Gunnell, St. Pius X (Houston), 2015-18 Completions: 1,047, Hunter Lile, Booker, 2011-14 Attempts: 1,677, Hunter Lile, Booker, 2011-14 Touchdown passes: 195, Grant Gunnell, St. Pius X (Houston), 2015-18 Passing Single Season Yards: 5,617, Nick Gerber, Levelland, 2016 Hall led the nation in rushing as a sophomore in 1951 with 3,160 yards, as junior with 3,458 yards and as a senior with 4,045 yards in 1953. He followed that up with 3,160 yards in 1951, then 3,458 in 1952, and 4,045 as a senior.. China Spring vs. Argyle Liberty Christian, Community Connector School Program presented by Optimum, Mr. Texas Football Player of the Year Award, North Texas Dance Team Spotlight presented by Children's Health, San Antonio Inspirational Coach of the Week, San Antonio Student Trainer Program Spotlight, Texas Children's Training Staff Superstars Award. He then started me on a research project where I would go to a house in town where archived newspapers were stored on microfiche. October 20, 2017 / 6:03 AM / CBS Texas. Vernon, 2022, 40 -- Benny Smith, Shelbyville vs San Augustine, 2022, 40 -- Carson Winchester, Hondo vs Brackett, 2022, 40 -- Coco Brown, Denton vs Frisco Heritage, 2021, 40 -- Gatlin Guy, Olney vs Quanah, 2021, 40 -- Rendyn Lamance, Boyd vs Ponder, 2021, 40 -- Ben McCreary, SA Johnson vs SA Madison, 2021, 40 -- Jahbez Hawkins, Northwest Eaton vs. Mansfield Legacy, 2020, 40 -- Jordan Jenkins, Lindale vs. Kilgore Learn how coaches and fans can participate. All rights reserved. 1,225 JOHNATHAN GRAY, Aledo (5A), 2008-11, 1,131 ROBERT STRAIT, Cuero (4A), 1985-88, 1,060 OWEN ALLEN, Southlake Carroll (6A), 2019-22, 1,058 KETRIC SANFORD, Corsicana, 1993-95, 1,058 JIMMY SHELBY, Italy (2A), 1980-83, 1,001 MICHAEL HORACE, Groveton (3A), 1981-84, 969 TREVOR SPEIGHTS, McAllen Memorial, 2012-15, 817 DAWSON PENDERGRASS, Mineola, 2019-22, 771 RESHAUN SANFORD, Harker Heights, 2020-22, 749 CLIFFORD (RED) BAILEY, Tahoka, 1975-77, 727 KYLE BURES-GUERRERO, Ganado, 2019-22, 727 REMUS NEMBHARD, Houston Jones, 2002-05, 726 TREY CROSS, Midland Greenwood, 2018-20, 725 BYRON (BAM) MORRIS, Cooper, 1986-89, 685 OLLIE GORDON, Euless Trinity, 2018-21, 358 SAM McGUFFIE, Cypress-Fairbanks, 2006, 332 RESHAUN SANFORD, Harker Heights, 2022, 62 Steve Williams, Trinidad (2A) vs. Oakwood, 1977, 60 Chris Nelms, Teague (4A) vs. Groesbeck, 1998, 60 Scott Hutchinson, Dumas (5A) vs. Levelland, 1976, 56 -- Zach Hernandez, Rockwall (6A) vs Rockwall-Heath, 2021, 54 Cody Bowen, Prairiland (3A) vs. Honey Grove, 1992, 51 -- Andrew Body, C.C.